Choir Sings in Worship

This Sunday, September 15 at 8:30 AM

the Children’s Choir is  Singing the Introit at 8:30 Worship Service

* On Sunday, meet at 8:00 AM in the hallway to the left of the sanctuary (the pulpit side) for robing and rehearsing before singing in the 8:30 service.

* Our choristers who are 4, 5, and 6 year olds not yet in 1st grade can dismiss with the Young Children and Worship group.

* We will have front row pews reserved for our older choristers and their families so we can all sit together. 

 * Children will keep their robes on during the worship service.  We will derobe together after the service in the back hallway.

Children’s Choir Schedule

Here is the most up-to-date Children’s Choir Schedule: Choir Schedule 2019-2020

Choir Re-gathers August 18, 2019

Children’s Choirs will begin rehearsals on Sunday, August 18, from 4:00-5:00 pm.   Watch for details and registration for this next season of singing and praising God with our voices.

The choir ministry serves children ages 4-12 and the choirs meet weekly on Sundays from 4:00-5:00 for rehearsal.   Highlights of the upcoming choir season are singing monthly in our worship services, singing in worship at a local nursing home, and leading the Christmas Eve Family 5:00 Service with many songs.

 

Children’s Choir January

January 6|  rehearsal from 4:00-5:00 P.M.

January 13| rehearsal from 4:00-5:00 P.M.

January 20 | Hosanna and Doxology sing at the 8:30 service and are invited to join with all Sunday School children for the 11:00 introit – all to honor Pastor Todd on his last Sunday at FPC.

January 27 | Special Rehearsal from 4:00-5:30 PM with James Wells, guest director, and pizza and game night.

Choir Sings In Worship

This Coming Sunday, October 28

the Children’s Choir is  Singing the Introit at 8:30 Worship Service

* On Sunday, meet at 8:00 AM in the hallway to the left of the sanctuary (the pulpit side) for robing and rehearsing before singing in the 8:30 service.

* Our choristers who are 4, 5, and 6 year olds not yet in 1st grade can dismiss with the Young Children and Worship group.

* We will have front row pews reserved for our older choristers and their families so we can all sit together. 

 * Children will keep their robes on during the worship service.  We will derobe together after the service in the back hallway.

Doxology Retreat RSVP

Sign Up! Hymn of the Month Club

Hymn of the Month Club for Doxology Choristers

We are so excited to bring you our Hymn of the Month Club for this church choir year! This club will help you to develop a list of hymns that will stay with you throughout your lifetime to comfort you, bring you joy, and give you the ability to worship through song whenever you choose! What a blessing! How does the club work? For Hosanna Choir, we will simply become familiar with the hymns, listening to them and singing them several times throughout the month. Doxology choristers will have the pleasure of memorizing the first verse of each monthly hymn, and then singing it to Mrs. Brianna for credit. If you memorize 7 of the 8 hymns, you will receive a special prize at the end of the year. This is a no-pressure club and not meant to create anxiety or stress in any of our singers. They can choose to sing for Mrs. Brianna before or after rehearsal, Sunday morning, or even over the phone. It's a fun and rewarding challenge! Questions? Contact Mrs. Kelly.

Fun on September 23!

Children's Choir Worship Together RSVP

When: September 23, 2018 11:00 - 12:30 P.M.

Where: Sanctuary/Courtenay Hall

Our choristers will welcome the Nashville Children's Choir, under the direction of Madeline Bridges. This regional program offers a quality choral experience for children in grades 3-8 and always brings a delightful music experience to their listeners. We'll plan to sit together in designated rows, choristers and their families, where we will worship and enjoy this fabulous choir! After the service we will host refreshments for all in Courtenay Hall. This is a great opportunity to grow as a choir as we support one another.

RSVP needed for planning.

  • Worship together at 11:00; refreshments following service.

It’s Time to Join the Children’s Choir!

The choirs share their songs in worship at least once per month; Fall 2018 Choir Calendar.  Additionally, they will work on songs for the Family Christmas Eve worship service.

Children spend time with all ages and  also by age-group during rehearsals.

The Hosanna Choir is for children ages 4 through younger elementary and the Doxology Choir is for older elementary. The directors are Kelly Posey and Brianna Mehler.

Why should your child join Children’s Choir?

The goal of the Children’s Choir Ministry at First Presbyterian Church is to build and nurture lifelong faith through actively praising and worshiping God with the gift of singing.

  • Children will learn another form of worshiping God. As St. Augustine once wrote, “To sing is to pray twice.”
  • Children learn various aspects of the worship service and come to have a greater understanding of what each part of the service means. They also come to understand music’s role in praising God.
  • Children participate in various devotional activities during rehearsals to strengthen their faith and foundation.
  • Children learn how to work with one another as part of a group. Choirs are the strongest when every member works together for the good of the whole.
  • Children gather a great base of musical knowledge with our wonderful directors. Children spend time not only singing, but learning the basics of music reading. They develop their singing voices and gain an appreciation for music.

It is really fun! Our directors love music and spending time with the children. They aim to make it an enjoyable experience for all and develop a lifelong desire for music and worship.

Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

We had a lovely time at our end-of-year celebration last Sunday with our choir families. Ms. Kim provided a tasty spaghetti supper, we learned a new meal blessing sung to the tune of “Jesus Loves Me,” and the children each received a coloring book of Psalms to help them reflect on the sung prayers we are given in the Bible. Thank you especially to parents who came and brought their ideas to our Q&A session!

The directors of our Music and Children’s Ministries are meeting regularly this month with children’s choir staff to plan possibilities for the Fall 2018 Children’s Choir program. There are exciting developments in the works!

We hope you will take some time this summer to sing to God with your families, in worship, and even just in your alone time!

Blessings,

– Rachel, Brianna, and Kelly

 

 

 

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